When I started this project I didn't really have anything definite in mind except that I wanted to make some gift cards, so that's where I began. I made twelve gift cards all together, three of each design. I cut white cardstock using Spellbinders - Long Scalloped Rectangles then folded in half to create gift tag. Using the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder embossed just the top half of the tag.

The poinsettia topper was made using Spellbinders - Layered Poinsettia die and the holly swirl was made using Spellbinders - Holly Motifs die. Both the candy cane and stocking were cut using the Silhouette Cameo.

Next, I decided to make a box to hold them.

I am sure there are a million box templates somewhere on the internet but I could not find one that suited what I had in mind, so I came up with my own version. I put together a little step by step tutorial on how I made my box.

BASE (See template below)﻿

1. Cut card to 15cm square
2. Score at 4cm on all 4 sides
3. Cut along score lines on each corner, just up to the first vertical score line. (See template below)
4. With the outside of the box facing you apply glue or tape to each of the 4 corners, parallel to the cuts.
5. Assemble base so that taped corners are inside the box.LID (See template below)
1. Cut card to 12cm square
2. Score at 2.5cm on all 4 sides
3. (Optional) To emboss the lid using the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder cut several layers of chipboard, 7cm square, to the thickness of a Cuttlebug "B" plate. (Or the appropriate thickness to suit your die cutting machine). See photos.

4. (Optional) Using a punch of your choice, I used a Martha Stewart punch, punch around all four sides. Don't worry too much about the corners as we will be cutting these off. See photo.

5. Assemble the lid in the same manner as the base.﻿

I then decorated the lid using the large flower from Spellbinders - Layered Poinsettia dies. Added some bling for the flower centre and highlighted with glitter.

For my card I used the same Spellbinders - Layered Poinsettia die and Swiss Dots Embossing Folder. The "JOY" sentiment was cut using the Cuttlebug - Fancy Pants alphabet die. This was then layered onto a Spellbinders - Fancy Tags 2 die. Added some bling to flower centre and glitter to highlight.

Well I hope you enjoyed my first ever blog hop as a design team member and have a great day.

Now it's time to head back to Feeling Sketchy blogfor
a wonderful giveaway .

Friday, November 1, 2013

Hi all. Well it's November already. Where does the time go. Luckily, I am one card closer for my Christmas cards thanks to our sponsor this month San's Design. The image I used is called "Little Bauble" and is available here.

The optional challenge this time was to add some bling so I have a glitter tree, some leaves and some glittery stars. I also added some small gems to the poinsettia. I must admit it looks quite pretty in real life.

Now its your turn. Create your project following the sketch, link it up on the Feeling Sketchy Challenge Blog and you could be in the draw to win the monthly prize. This month the prize is 5 digital images from our sponsor San's Design.